- France is considering raising its Digital Services Tax from 3% to up to 15% during 2026 budget talks.
- The global revenue threshold for the tax would increase from €750 million to €2 billion, exempting most French companies.
- A previous attempt to raise the tax to 5% in 2024 was made.
- US officials, including Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, have threatened retaliation, viewing the tax as targeting American tech companies.
Source: vatcalc.com
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